
Dr. Richard Merle Farleigh M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
4120 Laurel St Suite 202 Anchorage AK, 99508About
Dr. Richard Farleigh is a gastroenterologist practicing in Anchorage, AK. Dr. Farleigh specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Farleigh performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Or Hlth Sci Univ Sch of Med, Portland Or 1975
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineDr. Richard Merle Farleigh M.D.'s Practice location
Richard Farleigh
4120 Laurel St Suite 202 -Anchorage, AK 99508Get Direction
Dr. Richard Merle Farleigh M.D.'s reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Farleigh
Recommended Articles
- What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Liver Cancer?
Liver cancer is a condition that is characterized by the abnormal or cancerous growth of liver cells. Liver cells are also called as hepatocytes. Hence, liver cancer can also be called as hepatocellular cancer. Although other cell types can become cancerous, the most common cause of liver cancer is...
- How Is Hepatitis C Transmitted?
Hepatitis CHepatitis C causes inflammation of the liver. The incubation period of the hepatitis C virus is 6-7 weeks. After the incubation period, symptoms begin to show. However, approximately 80 percent of people with acute hepatitis may show no symptoms. Other types of hepatitis are hepatitis A...
- A Link Between Celiac Disease and Infertility
A confusing connection – celiac disease and infertilityHere are some stories about moms who experienced infertility linked to celiac disease.Lindsey Reimer became pregnant in 2013, however, in 2010 she was diagnosed with celiac disease. Seventeen weeks after becoming pregnant, she lost her baby...
- What Is a Thrombosed Hemorrhoid?
Hemorrhoids result from the application of pressure in the anus and rectum. This pressure affects the flow of blood, resulting in the formation of swellings in the veins covering these areas, known as hemorrhoids. At times, the vessels may not allow blood to flow properly along these veins and the...
- Tips on Living with IBS
Manage Your ConditionIt is not called the "irritable" bowel syndrome for nothing. IBS causes chronic pain and discomfort in the abdomen, as well as bloating and changes in bowel habits. These symptoms can cause physical and psychological discomforts. All things considered, there is no cure for IBS....
- Why Going Gluten-Free Is the Next Step for Peripheral Neuropathy
Few disease are more difficult to treat than those related to the brain and nerves. Since it is the body’s control center, having diseases caused by malfunctions in the brain can have multiple effects on the body. Not only are doctors trying to cure or control the root cause, relief for multiple...
Nearby Providers
- Nicolas Villa Guillen1200 Airport Heights Dr. Ste 210 Anchorage AK 99508-2969
- William H. McCray, Jr.2841 Debarr Road Anchorage Alaska 99508
- Dr. Joseph A Cook MD5955 Zeamer Ave Unknown - 99999
- Dr. Brian Felix Sweeney M.D.4048 Laurel St Anchorage AK 99508
- Dr. Douglas Badie Haghighi MD2841 Debarr Road Anchorage AK 99508
- Dr. Saket K Ambasht M.D.3300 Providence Dr Anchorage AK 99508
Nearest Hospitals
PROVIDENCE ALASKA MEDICAL CENTERl
3200 PROVIDENCE DRIVE ANCHORAGE AK 99508